Part 2

Engine









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36. Attach the transaxle shift cable routing retainer to the transaxle.





37. Position the selector lever cable bracket in place and install the 2 nuts.
- Tighten to 12 Nm (106 lb-in).






38. Connect the selector lever cable end to the manual control lever. Check selector lever cable adjustment.





39. Install the transaxle ground wire and nut.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






40. Connect the transaxle coolant temperature sensor and the Transmission Range (TR) sensor electrical connectors.
- Attach the wiring harness retainer.






41. Connect the vacuum pump assembly electrical connector and attach the wiring retainer.





42. Place the subframe assembly on the Powertrain Lift and raise the subframe into the installed position.

43. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the front subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






44. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Position the subframe brackets and install the bolts finger-tight.






45. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Install the subframe nuts.

- Tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb-ft).






46. NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.
Tighten the subframe bracket-to-body bolts to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).






47. Connect the MECS (Motor Electronics Cooling System) electrical connector and attach the pump to the bracket.





48. Attach the 3 wiring harness retainers (2 shown) to the LH front of the subframe.





49. Attach the auxiliary coolant hose retainer to the subframe.





50. Connect the 2 Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS) electrical connectors near the front of the subframe.
- Attach the connector retainer from the subframe.






51. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install the stabilizer bar links and nuts to the struts.

- Tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).






52. NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.
Install tie-rod ends and nuts.

- Tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).

- Install the cotter pin.






53. Install the engine roll restrictor bolt.
- Tighten to 90 Nm (66 lb-ft).






54. Slide the steering gear-to-dash seal onto the steering gear and engage the 4 retaining clips (2 shown) into the body.
- From under the vehicle, verify that the seal is correctly installed on the steering gear and the 4 retaining clips are fully engaged into the dash.






55. Install the LH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).





56. Position the LH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.





57. Install the EPAS (Electronic Power Assist Steering) wiring ground wire and bolt in the RH front wheel well.
- Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).






58. Install the RH splash shield and the 6 pin-type retainers (4 shown).





59. Position the RH fender splash shield and install the 4 screws.





60. Install the exhaust flexible pipe.

61. Install the front wheels and tires.

62. Fill the engine with clean engine oil.

63. If equipped, install the underbody cover and 7 screws.





64. Connect the steering column shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
- Tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).






65. Install the steering joint cover and the 2 nuts.





66. Repower the vehicle high-voltage electrical system.

67. Connect the battery ground cable.

68. Install the engine Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet pipe.

69. Reset the Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS). For additional information, refer to Antitheft and Alarm Systems.

70. Fill and bleed the MECS (Motor Electronics Cooling System). For additional information, refer to Transmission Cooler, A/T.

71. Fill and bleed the cooling system. For additional information, refer to Cooling System.

72. Recharge the A/C system.